STATS Deepens Commitment to European Sports Via Joint Venture with Warner Leach and JHB Publications

STATS LLC, the world’s leading sports information provider, announced today the formation of STATS Europe, which will greatly enhance the company’s global footprint. The joint venture is formed in partnership with leading European sports industry-experts Warner Leach and JHB Publications, and will operate editorial and sales offices in The Hague, London, Barcelona, Milan and Münster, Germany. STATS Europe will provide U.K. and European football fans compelling live data, editorial, photos, statistics and fantasy game coverage. The Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Eredivisie, UEFA, Champions Leagues, many other European football leagues, and major country cup competitions will be covered initially, with extensive coverage of other sports to follow. STATS, the largest global sports information company and partner to nearly all professional sports leagues in North America, is also a leading fantasy football sports provider internationally. It holds major market positions through affiliates in India, China and Japan. "Our aim is to deliver to the market a greater choice of engaging sports content for passionate fans everywhere by increasing the supplier-friendly options available to their preferred viewing platforms,” according to Gary Walrath, CEO of STATS. "We’re proud to be partnered with two companies whose active founders have extensive experience and deep connections with U.K. and European football communities.” "The investment in this venture will ensure clients have a richer, wider and more creative coverage of sports content than ever before. The prospects are exciting for ourselves and the industry as a whole,” commented Tony Warner, Managing Director of Warner Leach. "It is an exciting prospect to be able to work together with STATS. After more than a decade in sports data, the opportunity to be a part of the world leader in this field, was a chance of a lifetime,” said Jan-Hermen de Bruijn, owner and CEO of JHB Publications. STATS LLC is a subsidiary of two global media enterprises - the Associated Press and News Corporation. About Warner Leach Limited Warner Leach has been involved with data collection, processing, product creation and design/delivery over the past two decades with an unparalleled client delivery list including: Sky, Reuters, AFP, BBC, The Daily Mail and General Trust, News International and EMAP. Their reputation for professionalism, data accuracy, quality control, client servicing and creative consultancy is second to none. Their content set encompasses a wide range of sports, statistics and journalistic competencies which makes them an internationally recognized provider. About JHB Publications JHB Publications in the Netherlands is the owner of several websites and magazines. Their most important publication is ELF Voetbal, one of Europe’s biggest football monthly’s. The editorial department is responsible for the content of match programs, magazines and newspapers of 15 Dutch professional football clubs - including the renowned Ajax Amsterdam Football Club. About STATS LLC With more than 25 years experience in mission critical sports data collection, processing and distribution - STATS is the world's leading sports information, content and statistical analysis company. STATS offers a world-wide portfolio of sports information solutions - including the company’s hallmark of real-time scores, historical sports information and turnkey fantasy sports operation along with AP editorial content, breaking sports news and photos. STATS’ innovative sports information solutions are utilized in numerous business segments: professional teams; sports broadcast production, cable and satellite networks; interactive television; broadband, wireless and internet; game developers and fantasy sports providers; print media and wire services. STATS has offices in Bangalore, Barcelona, Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Milan, Mumbai, Münster, New York, The Hague and Tokyo. www.stats.com